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Sebastian County Pleas

Times Record Staff

In the 12th Judicial District Circuit Court in Fort Smith on July 25, Circuit Court Judge James Cox heard pleas and sentenced the following:

Vernice Charles Christian, 34, address not available, pleaded guilty to three counts of delivery of cocaine that occurred Feb. 21 and March 28 and 30, and possession of drug paraphernalia and second-degree battery that both occurred Nov. 8. He was sentenced to seven years in prison plus three years suspended.

George A. West, 20, address not available, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor counts of possession of alprazolam and possession of an instrument of crime that all occurred Nov. 18. He was sentenced to three year in prison plus three years suspended on the felony charge and one year in jail on the misdemeanor charges. The sentences will run concurrently.

Derek Tinson, 43, address not available, pleaded guilty to third-degree domestic battery, second offense, that occurred Sept. 23. Imposition of sentence was withheld for five years on condition of good behavior. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs, a $31 jail fee and $100 public defender fee.

Randall Ray Butler, 29, 610 Oak St., Muldrow, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, misdemeanor possession of clonazepam and possession of oxycodone that all occurred Dec. 7 and two counts of delivery of methamphetamine that occurred Sept. 15 and Oct. 12. He was sentenced to five years in prison plus 15 years suspended on the felony charges and one year in jail on the misdemeanor charge. The sentences will run concurrently. He was ordered to pay $150 in court costs.

Terry Jerome Harris Jr., 22, 3305 N. S St., pleaded guilty to possession of MDMA that occurred Jan. 29. Imposition of sentence was withheld for five years on condition of good behavior. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs, a $31 jail fee and $125 drug task force fee.

Johnny Dwayne Baxter, 48, 915 Belmont, pleaded guilty to possession of oxycodone and possession of drug paraphernalia that both occurred Sept. 21 and possession of methamphetamine that occurred Jan. 3. Imposition of sentence was withheld for five years on condition of good behavior. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs, a $31 jail fee, $125 drug task force fee and $100 public defender fee.

Elizabeth Joya-Vasquez, 42, 146 N. 41st St., pleaded guilty to first-degree forgery that occurred Jan. 13. Imposition of sentence was withheld for three years on condition of good behavior. She was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs and a $31 jail fee.

Joseph Coolie Henry, 32, 301 N. 18th No. 1, pleaded guilty to maintaining premises for drug activities and being a felon in possession of a firearm that both occurred May 2. He was sentenced to three years in prison plus seven years suspended.

Rain Orlando Aranaga Sr., 21, 2212 N. 55th Lane, pleaded guilty to delivery of methamphetamine that occurred May 31. He was sentenced to two years in prison plus eight years suspended.

John Leo Pool, 46, P.O. Box 608, Magazine, pleaded guilty to possession of hydrocodone that occurred March 31. Imposition of sentence was withheld for five years on condition of good behavior. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs and a $100 public defender fee.

Christina Lee Edwards, 38, 4000 S. 18th St., pleaded guilty to hindering apprehension that occurred May 25. She was sentenced to one year in prison plus nine years suspended.

Elainea Sue Belt, 32, 1410 S. 10th St., pleaded guilty to filing a false police report that occurred June 1. Imposition of sentence was withheld for five years on condition of good behavior. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs, a $31 jail fee and $100 public defender fee.

Billy Joe Reinschmiedt, 23, E. Latimer Place, Tulsa, pleaded guilty to nonsupport that occurred Aug. 27, 2010. Imposition of sentence was withheld for six years on condition of good behavior. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs and a $100 public defender fee.

Marsha Elaine Jones, 35, 613 S. 11th St., pleaded guilty to kidnapping, first-degree terroristic threatening and misdemeanor counts of third-degree battery and unauthorized use of a vehicle that all occurred May 24. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison plus 10 years suspended on the felony charges and one year in jail on the misdemeanor charges. The sentences will run concurrently.

Regina Annette McCann, 30, address not available, pleaded no contest to a petition to revoke suspended sentence for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia that both occurred June 10, 2008. Imposition of sentence was withheld for five years on condition of good behavior. She was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $150 in court costs and a $100 public defender fee.

Antwone Albert Adams, 21, address not available, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine that occurred June 30. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison plus nine years suspended.

Clarence Fredrick Holden, 25, 3927 Ridgeway Drive, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia that both occurred May 31. He was sentenced to two years in prison plus four years suspended.

Zachary Aaron Cason, 26, 2926 Maclain Road, Greenwood, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining premises for drug activities that both occurred June 5. He was sentenced to four years in prison plus six years suspended.